Common use of Information and Access Clause in Contracts

Information and Access. 5.1 The Customer shall: (a) provide accurate information in its request for a quotation and in the Acceptance; (b) obtain any necessary consents for the service pipe to cross land or property not belonging to the Customer (other than public highways). National Grid will on request provide without charge an acceptable standard form of consent. In carrying out the Works, National Grid shall be entitled to rely upon the Customer’s confirmation that such consents have been obtained; (c) provide access as necessary to the Premises and third party property for the Works; and (d) ensure that any built-in cavity meter box has been fully installed prior to commencement of the Works if the Customer has indicated to National Grid that the Customer wishes to have a built-in cavity meter box. 5.2 National Grid will assume: (a) that the service pipe will not cross third party land (other than a public highway); (b) that the service pipe can follow, without any obstruction and without crossing bridges, tunnels or other such similar civil engineering works the shortest direct route from the Premises to an appropriate main immediately adjacent to those Premises. (c) that, unless the Customer indicates to the contrary, the Premises does not form part of multi-storey property; (d) that the Works do not form part of a request for an increased load; (e) in the event that the Customer indicates to National Grid that it will carry out excavation works itself prior to National Grid arriving at the Premises, that such excavations works will be carried out in accordance with the Quotation; and (f) the location of the termination of the service pipe as requested by the Customer complies with all relevant laws and regulations. 5.3 Upon arrival at the Premises, National Grid shall carry out an inspection to confirm, so far as practicable, that the assumptions set out in clause 5.2 and the information provided by the Customer are correct before carrying out the Works. In the event that the information or any one or more of the assumptions are not correct, and the Customer did not draw this to National Grid's attention at the time of submitting the Acceptance, then National Grid shall be entitled to terminate the Contract immediately and will refund the Customer any part of the payment made which has not been reasonably incurred by National Grid in relation to the Works at the time of termination. 5.4 In the event that the Customer fails to comply with any part of clauses 5.1(b) to 5.1(d), then National Grid shall be entitled to terminate the Contract immediately and will refund the Customer any part of the payment made which has not been reasonably incurred by National Grid in relation to the Works at the time of termination.

Information and Access. 5.1 The Customer shall: (a) provide accurate information in its request for a quotation and in the Acceptance; (b) obtain any necessary consents for the service pipe to cross land or property not belonging to the Customer (other than public highways). National Grid Cadent will on request provide without charge an acceptable standard form of consent. In carrying out the Works, National Grid Works Cadent shall be entitled to rely upon the Customer’s confirmation that such consents have been obtained; (c) provide access as necessary to the Premises and third party property for the Works; and (d) ensure that any built-in cavity meter box has been fully installed prior to commencement of the Works if the Customer has indicated to National Grid Cadent that the Customer wishes to have a built-in cavity meter box. 5.2 National Grid Cadent will assume: (a) that the service pipe will not cross third party land (other than a public highway); (b) that the service pipe can follow, without any obstruction and without crossing bridges, tunnels or other such similar civil engineering works the shortest direct route from the Premises to an appropriate main immediately adjacent to those Premises. (c) that, unless the Customer indicates to the contrary, the Premises does not form part of multi-storey property; (d) that the Works do not form part of a request for an increased load; (e) in the event that the Customer indicates to National Grid Cadent that it will carry out excavation works itself prior to National Grid Cadent arriving at the Premises, that such excavations works will be carried out in accordance with the Quotation; andand in accordance with Cadent’s published “Pre Excavation and Ducting” document (f) the person or organization you appoint to carry out the excavation is also responsible for ensuring that the excavation site is safely guarded. This should be done through the use of an appropriate, protective barrier and offers sufficient protection to any person who may have access to your property. Failure to adhere to any of the requirements set out in the Self Excavation and Guidance documents may results in the works being delayed, stopped or the discount applied reviewed. (g) the location of the termination of the service pipe as requested by the Customer complies with all relevant laws and regulations. 5.3 Upon arrival at the Premises, National Grid Cadent shall carry out an inspection to confirm, so far as practicable, that the assumptions set out in clause 5.2 and the information provided by the Customer are correct before carrying out the Works. In the event that the information or any one or more of the assumptions are not correct, and the Customer did not draw this to National GridCadent's attention at the time of submitting the Acceptance, then National Grid Cadent shall be entitled to terminate the Contract immediately and will refund the Customer any part of the payment made which has not been reasonably incurred by National Grid Cadent in relation to the Works at the time of termination.relation 5.4 In the event that the Customer fails to comply with any part of clauses 5.1(b) to 5.1(d), then National Grid Cadent shall be entitled to terminate the Contract immediately and will refund the Customer any part of the payment made which has not been reasonably incurred by National Grid Cadent in relation to the Works at the time of termination.

Information and Access. 5.1 The Customer You shall: (a) provide accurate information in its request for a quotation and in the AcceptanceQuotation; (b) obtain any necessary consents for the service pipe to cross land or property not belonging to the Customer You (other than public highways). National Grid We will on request provide without charge an acceptable standard to You a consent form which We are content with. Before We start the works, You must provide us with a copy of consent. In carrying out evidence of the Works, National Grid shall be entitled to rely upon the Customer’s confirmation that such consents have been obtainednecessary consents; (c) provide access as necessary to the Premises and third party adjacent property and the area for the Works; and (d) ensure that any built-in cavity meter box (when the Works involve the removing and re-fixing of a meter installation at the Premises) has been fully installed prior to commencement of before the Works if the Customer has indicated to National Grid that the Customer wishes to have a built-in cavity meter boxbegin. 5.2 National Grid We will assume: (a) that where the Works involve the alteration of the existing service pipe will to the Premises, the existing service pipe to the Premises does not cross third party land (other than a public highwayhighway or land for which consents have been obtained by You in accordance with Clause 5.1 (b)); (b) that that, where the Works involve the alteration of the existing service pipe to the Premises the altered service pipe to the Premises can follow, without any obstruction and without crossing bridges, tunnels or other such similar civil engineering works the shortest direct route from the Premises location of the existing service pipe (immediately prior to an appropriate main immediately adjacent the point of alteration) to those Premises.the termination point of the altered service pipe; (c) that, unless the Customer indicates to the contraryQuotation states otherwise, the Premises does not form part of multi-storey propertyproperty e.g. apartments; (d) that the Works do not form part of a request for an increased loadgas supply; (e) in the event If You indicate to Us that the Customer indicates to National Grid that it You will carry out excavation works itself prior to National Grid arriving yourself before We arrive at the Premises, that such excavations excavation works will be carried out in accordance with the Quotation; and; (f) that the new location of the termination of the service pipe meter (if any) as requested by the Customer You complies with all relevant laws and regulations; and (g) that the existing meter installation at the premises is suitable for the re-fixing at the proposed location. 5.3 Upon arrival When We arrive at the Premises, National Grid shall We will carry out an inspection to confirm, so far as practicable, that the assumptions set out in clause Clause 5.2 and the information provided by You in the Customer Quotation are correct before carrying out the Works. In the event that If the information or any one or more of the assumptions are not correct, and the Customer You did not draw this to National Grid's our attention at the time of submitting placing the AcceptanceQuotation, then National Grid shall we will be entitled to terminate the Contract immediately and will refund the Customer to You any part of the payment made which has not been reasonably incurred by National Grid Us in relation to the Works at the time of termination. 5.4 In the event that the Customer fails You fail to comply with any part of clauses Clauses 5.1(b) to 5.1(d(d), then National Grid We shall be entitled to terminate should We delay first rather than just terminate the Contract immediately and will refund the Customer to You any part of the payment made which has not been reasonably incurred by National Grid us in relation to the Works at the time of termination.

Information and Access. 5.1 The Customer shall: (a) provide accurate information in its request for a quotation and in the Acceptance; (b) obtain any necessary consents for the service pipe to cross land or property not belonging to the Customer (other than public highways). National Grid Cadent will on request provide without charge an acceptable standard form of consent. In carrying out the Works, National Grid Works Cadent shall be entitled to rely upon the Customer’s confirmation that such consents have been obtained; (c) provide access as necessary to the Premises and third party property for the Works; and (d) ensure that any built-in cavity meter box has been fully installed prior to commencement of the Works if the Customer has indicated to National Grid Cadent that the Customer wishes to have a built-in cavity meter box. 5.2 National Grid Cadent will assume: (a) that the service pipe will not cross third party land (other than a public highway); (b) that the service pipe can follow, without any obstruction and without crossing bridges, tunnels or other such similar civil engineering works the shortest direct route from the Premises to an appropriate main immediately adjacent to those Premises. (c) that, unless the Customer indicates to the contrary, the Premises does not form part of multi-storey property; (d) that the Works do not form part of a request for an increased load; (e) in the event that the Customer indicates to National Grid Cadent that it will carry out excavation works itself prior to National Grid Cadent arriving at the Premises, that such excavations works will be carried out in accordance with the Quotation; andand in accordance with Cadent’s published “Pre Excavation and Ducting” document (f) the person or organization you appoint to carry out the excavation is also responsible for ensuring that the excavation site is safely guarded. This should be done through the use of an appropriate, protective barrier and offers sufficient protection to any person who may have access to your property. Failure to adhere to any of the requirements set out in the Self Excavation and Guidance documents may results in the works being delayed, stopped or the discount applied reviewed. (g) the location of the termination of the service pipe as requested by the Customer complies with all relevant laws and regulations. 5.3 Upon arrival at the Premises, National Grid Cadent shall carry out an inspection to confirm, so far as practicable, that the assumptions set out in clause 5.2 and the information provided by the Customer are correct before carrying out the Works. In the event that the information or any one or more of the assumptions are not correct, and the Customer did not draw this to National GridCadent's attention at the time of submitting the Acceptance, then National Grid Cadent shall be entitled to terminate the Contract immediately and will refund the Customer any part of the payment made which has not been reasonably incurred by National Grid Cadent in relation to the Works at the time of termination. 5.4 In the event that the Customer fails to comply with any part of clauses 5.1(b) to 5.1(d), then National Grid Cadent shall be entitled to terminate the Contract immediately and will refund the Customer any part of the payment made which has not been reasonably incurred by National Grid Cadent in relation to the Works at the time of termination.

Information and Access. 5.1 The Customer shall: (a) provide accurate information in its request for or a quotation Quotation and in the Acceptance; (b) obtain any necessary consents for the service pipe to cross land or property not belonging to the Customer (other than public highways). National Grid Northern Gas Networks will on request provide without charge an acceptable standard form of consent. In carrying out the Works, National Grid Northern Gas Networks shall be entitled to rely upon the Customer’s Customers confirmation that such consents have been obtained; (c) provide access as necessary to the Premises and third party property for the Worksworks; and (d) and ensure that any built-in cavity meter box has been fully installed prior to commencement of of d) the Works if the Customer has indicated to National Grid Northern Gas Networks that the Customer wishes to have a built-in cavity meter box. 5.2 National Grid Northern Gas Networks will assume: (a) that, where the Works involve the alteration of the existing service pipe to the Premises, the existing service pipe to the Premises does not cross third party land (other than a public highway) and that the altered route of the service pipe to the Premises will not cross third party land (other than a public highway); (b) that that, where the Works involve the alteration of the existing service pipe to the Premises, the altered service pipe can follow, without any obstruction and without crossing bridges, tunnels or other such similar civil engineering works the shortest direct route from the Premises location of the existing service pipe (immediately prior to an appropriate main immediately adjacent the point of alteration) to those Premisesthe termination point of the altered service pipe. (c) that, unless the Customer indicates to the contrary, the Premises does not form part of multi-multi- storey property; (d) that the Works do not form part of a request for an increased load; (e) in the event that the Customer indicates to National Grid Northern Gas Networks that it will carry out the excavation works itself prior to National Grid Northern Gas Networks arriving at the Premises, that such excavations works will be carried out in accordance with the Quotation; and; (f) that the new location of the termination of the service pipe meter (if any) as requested by the Customer complies with all relevant laws and regulations.; and g) that the existing meter installation at the premises is suitable for the re-fixing at the proposed location 5.3 Upon arrival at the Premises, National Grid Northern Gas Networks shall carry out an inspection to confirm, so far as practicable, that the assumptions set out in clause 5.2 and the information provided by the Customer are correct before carrying out the Works. In the event that the information or any one or more of the assumptions are not correct, and the Customer did not draw this to National Grid's Northern Gas Networks attention at the time of submitting the Acceptance, then National Grid Northern Gas Networks shall be entitled to terminate the Contract immediately and will refund the Customer any part of the payment made which has not been reasonably incurred by National Grid Northern Gas Networks in relation to the Works at the time of termination. 5.4 In the event that the Customer fails to comply with any part of clauses 5.1(b) to 5.1(d(d), then National Grid Northern Gas Networks shall be entitled to terminate the Contract contract immediately and will refund the Customer any part of the payment made which has not been reasonably incurred by National Grid Northern Gas Networks in relation to the Works at the time of termination.

Information and Access. 5.1 3.1. The Customer shall: (a) provide accurate information in its request for a quotation and in the Acceptance; (b) obtain any necessary consents for the service pipe to cross land or property not belonging to the Customer (other than public highways). National Grid will on request provide without charge an acceptable standard form of consent. In carrying out the Works, National Grid shall be entitled to rely upon the Customer’s confirmation that such consents have been obtained; (c) provide access as necessary to the Premises Site and third party property for the Works; and (dc) ensure that any built-in cavity meter box has been fully installed prior to commencement of the Works if the Customer has indicated to National Grid SGN that the Customer wishes to have a built-in cavity meter box. 5.2 National Grid will 3.2. SGN shall assume: (a) that the service pipe will not cross third party land (other than a public highway)) or if it does, that the appropriate consents have been obtained prior to commencement of the Works; (b) no easement is required to carry out the Works; (c) that the service pipe can follow, without any obstruction and without crossing bridges, tunnels or other such similar civil engineering works the shortest direct route from the Premises Site to an appropriate main immediately adjacent to those Premises.Site; (cd) that, unless the Customer indicates to the contrary, the Premises Site does not form part of a multi-storey property; (de) that the Works do not form part of a request for an increased load; (ef) in the event that the Customer indicates to National Grid SGN that it will carry out excavation works itself prior to National Grid SGN arriving at the PremisesSite, that such excavations excavation works will be carried out in accordance with the Quotation; and (fg) the location of the termination of the service pipe as requested by the Customer complies with all relevant laws and regulations.; 5.3 3.3. Upon arrival at the PremisesSite, National Grid SGN shall carry out an inspection to confirm, so far as practicable, that the assumptions set out in clause 5.2 Clause 3.2 and the information provided by the Customer are correct before carrying out the Works. In the event that that: (a) the information or Customer fails to comply with any part of Clause 3.1; or (b) any one or more of the assumptions in Clause 3.2 are not correct, correct and the Customer did not draw this to National Grid's SGN’s attention at the time of submitting the Acceptance, ; then National Grid SGN shall be entitled to terminate the Contract immediately under Clause 14.4 and will refund the Customer any part of the payment made which has not been reasonably incurred by National Grid SGN in relation to the Works at the time of termination. 5.4 In the event that the Customer fails to comply with any part of clauses 5.1(b) to 5.1(d), then National Grid shall be entitled to terminate the Contract immediately and will refund the Customer any part of the payment made which has not been reasonably incurred by National Grid in relation to the Works at the time of termination.

Information and Access. 5.1 The Customer shall: (a) provide accurate information in its request for a quotation and in the Acceptance; (b) obtain any necessary consents for the service pipe to cross land or property not belonging to the Customer (other than public highways). National Grid Cadent will on request provide without charge an acceptable standard form of consent. In carrying out the Works, National Grid Works Cadent shall be entitled to rely upon the Customer’s confirmation that such consents have been obtained; (c) provide access as necessary to the Premises and third party property for the Works; and (d) ensure that any built-in cavity meter box has been fully installed prior to commencement of the Works if the Customer has indicated to National Grid Cadent that the Customer wishes to have a built-in cavity meter box. 5.2 National Grid Cadent will assume: (a) that the service pipe will not cross third party land (other than a public highway); (b) that the service pipe can follow, without any obstruction and without crossing bridges, tunnels or other such similar civil engineering works the shortest direct route from the Premises to an appropriate main immediately adjacent to those Premises. (c) that, unless the Customer indicates to the contrary, the Premises does not form part of multi-storey property; (d) that the Works do not form part of a request for an increased load; (e) in the event that the Customer indicates to National Grid Cadent that it will carry out excavation works itself prior to National Grid Cadent arriving at the Premises, that such excavations works will be carried out in accordance with the Quotation; andand in accordance with Cadent’s published “Pre Excavation and Ducting” document (f) the person or organization you appoint to carry out the excavation is also responsible for ensuring that the excavation site is safely guarded. This should be done through the use of an appropriate, protective barrier and offers sufficient protection to any person who may have access to your property. (g) the location of the termination of the service pipe as requested by the Customer complies with all relevant laws and regulations. 5.3 Upon arrival at the Premises, National Grid Cadent shall carry out an inspection to confirm, so far as practicable, that the assumptions set out in clause 5.2 and the information provided by the Customer are correct before carrying out the Works. In the event that the information or any one or more of the assumptions are not correct, and the Customer did not draw this to National GridCadent's attention at the time of submitting the Acceptance, then National Grid Cadent shall be entitled to terminate the Contract immediately and will refund the Customer any part of the payment made which has not been reasonably incurred by National Grid Cadent in relation to the Works at the time of termination. 5.4 In the event that the Customer fails to comply with any part of clauses 5.1(b) to 5.1(d), then National Grid Cadent shall be entitled to terminate the Contract immediately and will refund the Customer any part of the payment made which has not been reasonably incurred by National Grid Cadent in relation to the Works at the time of termination.